Kokosing River at Mt Vernon
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Knox County, Ohio on the Kokosing River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03136500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
14.5 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level.
17 ft
Major flooding will occur from Howard Street to Greenwood Avenue and along Division, Butler and Kirk Streets.
15.5 ft
Significant flooding can be expected along Mt. Vernon and Maplewood Avenues and from Cherry to Maple Streets. Also flooding will occur along Center, Curtis and Adams Runs.
14.5 ft
Levee breached siginificant flooding along area roads including Mt. Vernon, Maplewood Avenue, Cherry to Maple. Backwater flooding along Center Run, Curtis Run and Adams Run.
14 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. River approaching top of levee system.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 1959 | 18.19 ft | 38,000 cfs |
| Jan 20, 1959 | 18.19 ft | 38,000 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 14.82 ft | 10,000 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 14.82 ft | 10,000 cfs |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 13.85 ft | 8,610 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kokosing River at Mt Vernon?
The Kokosing River at Mt Vernon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03136500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Kokosing River at Mt Vernon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kokosing River at Mt Vernon is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kokosing River rises?
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Where is the Kokosing River at Mt Vernon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Knox County, Ohio at coordinates 40.4056°N, 82.4999°W. USGS site number: 03136500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey